Sr. Health Info Mgmt Spec

Missouri Baptist, Sullivan is seeking a Sr. Health Information Management Specialist to join our team on site. This role involves picking up charts from units, shipping them to other sites, compiling charts for insurance audit requests through EPIC, and assisting with making copies of patient records for patients as needed. Ideal applicants will have experience within the healthcare field.

About the Organization

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois, and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban, and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care, and community benefits in the state of Missouri, providing $785.9 million annually in community benefit, including $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance. BJC also contributes to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach, and regional economic development. Patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation with the Washington University School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Complete process and standard work auditing and targeted focus studies supporting functional managers to drive best practices and performance improvement initiatives.
• Represents the official record of care on behalf of BJC regarding legal requirements (e.g., depositions, subpoenas, court appearances, and affidavits).
• Performs and oversees the regulatory audit process (e.g., CMS - RAC and non-RAC, TJC, State) to ensure timely and compliant responses.
• Provides ongoing feedback and collaborates on Action Plans to improve processes and address non-compliant findings.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• 2-5 years of experience
• RHIA/RHIT certification

Schedule

8 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance